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BX3821 Installation Instructions 2001 1/2 - 2002 VW Passat 1.8 L
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The front fascia and metal bumper are removed for baseplate installation. There is trimming to air dam and lower grill opening (option to leave lower grill section off if trimming is undesirable). The attachment tabs are 20 inches center to center and a height of 13 1/4 inches.
1. Remove the hood release handle by lifting retainer clip pull forked end apart, pull forward, and set aside.
2. Using the T-30 Torx remove two bolts on the top side of grill. In the top center of the grill is a clip, pull clip forward and up to release.
3. There are four more clips to release along the bottom edge of grill to gain access behind and under the grill. (See photo)
4. Remove four torx screws along top side of grill opening with the T-30 Torx.
5. Just forward of front tires are four torx screws to remove with the T-25 Torx, both sides.
6. Remove three phillips head screws on the under side of fascia. Pull fascia forward and set aside.
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7. Using the T-30 Torx, remove the five torx bolts from fascia support.
9. There are three torx bolts to remove from bumper mounts with the T-45 Torx, each side.
8. Remove the two metric bolts from the metal bumper with the 18MM socket and wrench and set metal bumper aside.
10. Hold baseplate into place, while allowing air dam to fold out of the way, and hand tighten items 2, 3, and 4 on driver's side, then passenger's side. Tighten all bolts. Reference drawing on last page for correct locations of parts (note flat washers on passenger's side). Be sure and use loctite on all bolts before tightening.
11. Before replacing the fascia, the lower grill will need to be removed or trimmed. There are push clips on the back side of lower grill. If you elect to trim lower grill opening, hold fascia in place and trim. 12. Replace metal bumper , bumper support, fascia, grill and hood latch. Be sure all electrical connections are secured and all bolts are tightened. 13. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location and size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear. 14. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages. 15. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. 16. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN THE USER RECEIVES THE INSTRUCTION SHEET. © 2001, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park • Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone 402-385-3051 • Fax 402-385-3360 • www.blueox.com Page 2 of 3
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Tools Required 13MM Wrench 13MM Socket T-30 Torx
Ref. No. Qty.
Part No.
18MM Wrench 18MM Socket T-25 Torx
Parts List
Loctite Blue T-45 Torx Phillips Screw Driver
Description
1 1 61-5634................................................................................................Weldment, Base Plate, BX3821 2 6 201-0419........................................................................8MM-1.25 x 30MM, Hex Bolt, Grd. 8.8, ZP 3 6 203-0102...........................................................................................................8MM Lock Washer, ZP 4 12 203-0107............................................................................................................. 8MM Flat Washer, ZP 5 2 201-0553..................................................................................1/4-20 x 1/2 Hx.Hdshd, Type F Screw 6 2 202-0047........................................................................................................................#10-32 Hex Nut 7 2 203-0054..................................................................................................................... #10 Lock Washer 8 2 201-0192........................................................................................... #10-32 x 1/2 Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw 9 2 101-5822..................................................................................................... Adapter, 4 Way Connector 2 226-0046..................................................................Baseplate Safety Cable, 36" CL III (Not Shown) 4 229-0359........................................................................................... Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
Note: If using the Bx8869,remove electronic circuit board off the back of light assembly, photo to the left shows socket location.
IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory
replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade 5, refer to parts list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
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Supplemental Installation Instructions 2001 1/2 - 2002 VW Passat 1.8 L BX8869 Location
Note: If using the Bx8869,remove electronic circuit board off the back of light assembly, photo to the left shows socket location.
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